that you had to slow down to less than 60 kts
I'm thrashing the poor little heart out of a Schweizer at just over 60kts! But then it is the slowest thing in the sky
Jet Rangers are comfy too.
The seats aren't
Anyway Eion (pronounced Ewan?), I hope this gives you some insight into the similarities and the differences.
There is one thing though of which you must be aware - if you go for the helicopter licence be prepared to be addicted and spend a lot of money. If you don't think you can afford best not to tempt yourself. It's a bad ol' bug to catch. If I had never had a heli flight in summer 2002, I wouldn't have known any different and would be several £'000s better off. Mind you, I'd have gone and done something daft like buy myself a 911.
Cheers
Whirlygig